Hello all,
I would like to put forth the problem my husband is having to get F1 visa. My husband was on H1 visa and was laid-off in June 2001. He then switched over to H4 status as a dependent on my H1 visa.He then became a full-time student in August 2002 and changed to F1 status. The problem we are facing now is we have to go to India in January 2004 and he has to get a F1 visa stamped in his passport. I heard from my company attorney that chances of getting a F1 visa stamping for my husband is very low as it will be difficult to prove 'non-immigrant' intent for F1 because:
1. He has earlier been on H1
2. Spouse is on H1 visa
3. Has a baby born in the US.
I am curious to know if anyone has experienced a smiliar situtation or has some suggestions for getting F1 visa. Please share your thoughts. Thank You.
Akay.
I would like to put forth the problem my husband is having to get F1 visa. My husband was on H1 visa and was laid-off in June 2001. He then switched over to H4 status as a dependent on my H1 visa.He then became a full-time student in August 2002 and changed to F1 status. The problem we are facing now is we have to go to India in January 2004 and he has to get a F1 visa stamped in his passport. I heard from my company attorney that chances of getting a F1 visa stamping for my husband is very low as it will be difficult to prove 'non-immigrant' intent for F1 because:
1. He has earlier been on H1
2. Spouse is on H1 visa
3. Has a baby born in the US.
I am curious to know if anyone has experienced a smiliar situtation or has some suggestions for getting F1 visa. Please share your thoughts. Thank You.
Akay.